Garlic and Herb Buttered Shrimp over Lemon Rice

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Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic herb butter served atop zesty lemon-infused rice for a fragrant and satisfying seafood dinner. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 430 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed white rice, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice.
  2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, seasoning with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes until shrimp start turning pink.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and continue cooking shrimp for 2-3 minutes until opaque and garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, tossing shrimp in the melted herb butter.
  5. Step 5: Serve the garlic and herb buttered shrimp over the lemon rice immediately for a bright and flavorful meal.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Garlic and Herb Buttered Shrimp over Lemon Rice take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Garlic and Herb Buttered Shrimp over Lemon Rice?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic and Herb Buttered Shrimp over Lemon Rice?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Garlic and Herb Buttered Shrimp over Lemon Rice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Garlic and Herb Buttered Shrimp over Lemon Rice?

Mediterranean seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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